A perfect rainy day snack of Andhra special Mirapakaya Bajji with step-wise pictures. Make off this deliciously spicy green chilli bajji – mirchi bajji for a quick snack!
6medium sized bajji green chilliescut into half if too big
¾cupGram Flour
¼teaspoonTurmeric Powder
½teaspoonRed Chilli Powderoptional
Salt as needed
One Pinch of Cooking Soda
¼cupWateradjust accordingly
Oil for deep frying
Other Ingredients –
¼cupFinely Chopped Onions
¼teaspoonRed Chilli Powderoptional
½Lemon
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Instructions
Wash the green chillies and cut off the ends of the stems. Pat them dry and make a slit at the center. I used three large chillies, so I had to cut them in half. You can remove the veins and seeds for a spice-free version.
In a mixing bowl add gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt as needed, mix well.
Add water in small quantities and mix until the batter is thick. Add a pinch of cooking soda just before frying the bajjis, mix well.
Meanwhile heat a pan with oil for deep frying. Once oil is hot, set it on medium flame. Dip each green chilli in the bajji batter and coat it on all sides.
Hold and lift it at the stem, after dripping off excess batter drop it gently into the hot oil.
Fry the bajji one or two at a time without overcrowding the pan. Turn it around to cook until golden brown on all sides. If the bajji is changing color quickly, reduce the flame to ensure even cooking all the way through.
Drain off excess oil and remove the bajji onto a plate lined with kitchen tissue. Repeat this rest of the green chillies and batter. Adjust temperature of the oil as needed.
To serve the bajjis, slit them at the center and stuff with finely chopped onions. Sprinkle red chilli powder on top and just before serving, drizzle lemon juice all over. Serve hot with coffee/tea.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mirapakaya Bajji | Mirchi Bajji
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.